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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1968
Page
5
The passage discusses reviewer motives from money to sadism and failure, then outlines objective review aims by length and venue. It contrasts long critical battles, lighter ideological clashes, and brief notices that state basic details, ending with a remark on a Constitution’s necessity from a German lawyer.
A reflective essay on the purpose and limits of book reviews. It argues reviewers should summarize, assess structure, place works in context, and critique content while resisting manipulation of readers. The piece contemplates the critic as translator and warns against pandering to lazy readers who rely on reviews rather than actual reading.
Marshall McLuhan and Quentin Fiore offer a brisk survey of media effects arguing society is reshaped by electronic networks. Ralph Glasser critiques marketing power, proposes an Advisory Committee on Sociological Implications of Business Activities to curb obsolescence and restrict political brand marketing during campaigns.
William Attwood, Look magazine editor and former ambassador to Guinea and Kenya, recounts his five years in Africa from 1961 to 1966. The memoir blends journalism and diplomacy, detailing encounters with Soviet and Chinese power, Nairobi politics, and UN moments, while critiquing the State Department and celebrating American ideals.
A literary critique surveys South Seas tales edited by A. Grove Day and Carl Stroven. It contrasts romantic dreamscapes with stark realism in Becke's work and notes the shift from names to character in narrative flow, while highlighting standout pieces and occasional humor.
A critical appraisal of Pritchett's opening autobiography chapter, praising direct voice, vivid period detail, and humor. The reviewer notes the shift from Family and Forebears to a focused self-portrait, outlining Victor’s youth, schooling, and drive to be a writer amid a Dickensian family landscape and postwar transition.
A catalog snippet reviews Sir John Crawford's documentary history of Australian trade policy after World War II. It notes clear writing and discusses implications for Australia and trading partners, with several price points and additional titles from the same publisher.
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